Type- Parliamentary republic Gained independence on December 6, 1921
Major Religions:
According to the most recent estimates (1998), about 92% of the populatinon in Ireland is Roman Catholic, 0.4% of the population is Presbyterian,0.1% is Methodist, and less than 0.1% is Jewish.
Languages Spoken:
The main languages of Ireland is English but in some parts they speak Gaeltacht Ministry
Current leader or president:
The current president of Ireland is Mary McAleese
Brief history of the country including any important people and major wars
* The War of Independence was on 1919-1921 against British. One of the key leaders of this war was Michael Collins. In December of 1921 a treaty was signed by the Irish and British authorities. Ireland had their Independence. * The Civil War was 1922-1923 against pro and anti treaty forces.
Currency
Euro
Major cultural traditions (holidays/foods etc..):
Holidays- New Year's Day on January 1st St. Patrick's Day on March 17th Easter Monday on the first Monday in May, June, Augest and the last Monday of October Christmas Day on December 25th St. Stephen's Day on December 26th
Climate:
Ireland has a mild, wet climate. Tempatures average around 41 degrees F. in the winter and 59 degrees F. in the summer
Population:
The population of Ireland is about 4,500,000
Geography:
Ireland is boarderd by Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is the only country to boarder Ireland. To the West is the North Atlantic Ocean. To the East is the Irish Sea. To the SouthEast is Saint Georges Channel. To the South is the Celtic Sea. To the NorthEast is the North Channel (above of Northern Ireland). Ireland doesnt have a lot of rivers or lakes but it has rivers that go through all of Ireland.
Major Resources:
Some of Irelands main mineral resources are lead, zinc, natural gas, silver, and coal Livestock Resources are about 6.41m in cattle, 4081m in sleep, 1.76m in pigs, 11.3m in chickens, and about 324,478 tons in fish.
Major tourist attractions and or historical sights:
Some major attractions of Ireland are: Adare Castle, Ardamullivan Castle, & Dublin Castle Some Historical Sights of Ireland are: St. Patrick's Catherdral, Celtic Crosses, & The National Museum
Report Criteria
- Major Government:
Type- Parliamentary republicGained independence on December 6, 1921
- Major Religions:
According to the most recent estimates (1998), about 92% of the populatinon in Ireland is Roman Catholic, 0.4% of the population is Presbyterian,0.1% is Methodist, and less than 0.1% is Jewish.- Languages Spoken:
The main languages of Ireland is English but in some parts they speak Gaeltacht Ministry- Current leader or president:
The current president of Ireland is Mary McAleese- Brief history of the country including any important people and major wars
* The War of Independence was on 1919-1921 against British. One of the key leaders of this war was Michael Collins. In December of 1921 a treaty was signed by the Irish and British authorities. Ireland had their Independence.* The Civil War was 1922-1923 against pro and anti treaty forces.
- Currency
Euro- Major cultural traditions (holidays/foods etc..):
Holidays- New Year's Day on January 1stSt. Patrick's Day on March 17th
Easter Monday on the first Monday in May, June, Augest and the last Monday of October
Christmas Day on December 25th
St. Stephen's Day on December 26th
- Climate:
Ireland has a mild, wet climate. Tempatures average around 41 degrees F. in the winter and 59 degrees F. in the summer- Population:
The population of Ireland is about 4,500,000- Geography:
Ireland is boarderd by Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is the only country to boarder Ireland. To the West is the North Atlantic Ocean. To the East is the Irish Sea. To the SouthEast is Saint Georges Channel. To the South is the Celtic Sea. To the NorthEast is the North Channel (above of Northern Ireland). Ireland doesnt have a lot of rivers or lakes but it has rivers that go through all of Ireland.- Major Resources:
Some of Irelands main mineral resources are lead, zinc, natural gas, silver, and coalLivestock Resources are about 6.41m in cattle, 4081m in sleep, 1.76m in pigs, 11.3m in chickens, and about 324,478 tons in fish.
- Major tourist attractions and or historical sights:
Some major attractions of Ireland are: Adare Castle, Ardamullivan Castle, & Dublin CastleSome Historical Sights of Ireland are: St. Patrick's Catherdral, Celtic Crosses, & The National Museum
- Median Family Income
Work Cited:http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/Ireland-RELIGIONS.html
http://www.emeraldtiger.com/general/lang.htm
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3180.htm
http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar281020&st=climate+of+ireland]http://web.ebscohost.com/src/detail?hid=105&sid=b41a1a59-b08e-4deb-99d8-459b3cb97a16%40sessionmgr115&vid=3&bdata=JnNpdGU9c3JjLWxpdmU%3d#db=ulh&AN=28821006
http://www.livinginireland.ie/en/culture_society/a_brief_history_of_ireland/